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This May Be the COVID Variant Scientists Are Dreading

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A brand new subvariant is starting to surge, and there are signs this one can dodge our immunity.

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COVID-19 cases are increasing again in the United Kingdom, potentially signaling a future surge in infections in the United States and other countries.

A pair of new subvariants of the dominant Omicron variant—BA.4

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